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/dæm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does dam mean?

noun, verb

A barrier constructed across a river or a stream to control the flow of water; a structure built to impound water, such as a reservoir. To block or obstruct the flow of something.

Example

"The dam was built to provide hydroelectric power and control flooding."

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